gou1 zuk1高足

Jyutpinggou1 zuk1

Yalegōu jūk

名詞

Definition

A polite term for someone's student or disciple.

writtenpeopleschool

How it's used

This term is a respectful, slightly literary way to refer to someone's student, often implying that the student has achieved a high level of success or skill. It is almost exclusively used when praising a third party to their teacher or in a formal introduction. You would never use it to describe yourself, as it would sound arrogant.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係can4陳gaau3教sau6授ge3嘅gou1高zuk1足，hok6學man6問jat1一ding6定hou2好hou2好。

He is a distinguished student of Professor Chan, so his knowledge must be excellent.

nei5你gam3咁lek1叻，jat1一ding6定hai6係ming4名si1師ge3嘅gou1高zuk1足laa1啦。

You are so capable, you must be a student of a master.

Common phrases

ming4名si1師gou1高zuk1足

a brilliant student of a famous master

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a regular student in a casual setting, as it sounds overly formal and slightly archaic. It is reserved for contexts where you want to show deep respect for the teacher's influence or the student's accomplishments.